Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions

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    • Folding and Quality Control Mechanisms of Procollagen 

      Kim, Seo Yeon (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)
      Procollagens undergo a complex folding process with the assistance of various ER proteostasis network components and enzymes that introduce post-translational modifications. In Chapter 2, we investigate the biological role ...

    • Tribochemistry of Frictional Ignition in High-Pressure Oxygen 

      Garcia Jimenez, Andres (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)
      Frictional heating of metals at sliding contacts in high-pressure oxygen environments can result in catastrophic metal fires. This phenomenon, known as frictional ignition, presents an ongoing challenge in the development ...

    • Personalizing Robot Assistance under Uncertainty about the Human 

      Li, Shen (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)
      Robots have the potential to enhance human well-being by assisting with daily activities, particularly for older adults and people with disabilities. One example is robot-assisted dressing, where a robot helps a person put ...